May 2011: Safety

Featured Articles

Fukushima: Re-energizing Nuclear-Safety Concerns

By Chuck RossUnder (Safety)

As the aftermath of Japan’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami unfolded, many became mesmerized by phot

It's Almost Here: The 2012 NFPA 70E

By Jim PhillipsUnder (Codes & Standards)

The 2012 NFPA 70E, The Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace, is nearing completion.

Side By Side: Equipment Grounding Conductors

By Michael JohnstonUnder (Safety)

Many electrical designs incorporate parallel arrangements.

Bottom Line: Safety

By Joe O'ConnorUnder (Safety)

Surviving any situation depends on knowing what to expect and being prepared to manage it.

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Most Consumers Don’t Understand How Smart Grid Works

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

The average consumer does not know how the smart grid works because it is an evolving system being implemented in various ways at each utility and in different ways by applia READ MORE

Bottom Line: Safety

(Safety)

By

Joe O'Connor

May 2011

Surviving any situation depends on knowing what to expect and being prepared to manage it. An Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspection is no exception. READ MORE

Broad Coalition Offers Rebates for Efficiency Retrofits in California

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

In an era when policy-makers, public officials, opinion leaders and voters can’t seem to agree on much, at least one issue is compelling enough to forge a consensus among a w READ MORE

Departments of Energy and Defense Collaborate on Storage of Renewable Power

(Miscellaneous)

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May 2011

It’s not just about climate change. Renewable energy has many benefits beyond low carbon emissions and a free, unlimited source of naturally occurring power. READ MORE

Rung By Rung

(Safety)

By

Jerry Rivera

May 2011

Construction sites are complex. With every minute, the project inches toward completion, and the landscape changes. READ MORE

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Products Featured In This Issue

Safety Equipment and Apparel

1 Ladder Pad > Rick Steven’s nonskid LadderWrap prevents slippage and protects the surface it leans against. READ MORE

Cool Tools: Safety Equipment and Tools

Editor's Note: Electrical Contractor would like to draw attention the risk of working on energized equipment. It's never safe to work on live equipment. READ MORE

May 2011